adjective

absolved

Absolved (adjective) means formally cleared of blame, guilt, or a wrongdoing. Example: “After the inquiry, the officer was absolved of any wrongdoing.”

adjective

Formally cleared of blame, guilt, or a wrongdoing.

"After the inquiry, the officer was absolved of any wrongdoing."

"She felt absolved once she finally admitted what had happened."

How to Use Absolved

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOfficially let off the hook — declared not guilty or freed from a duty or blame.

Common mistake

Absolved takes "of" or "from" a charge or duty, not "for" — you are absolved of blame, not absolved for blame.

Common pairings

absolved of guilt absolved of responsibility absolved from blame

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Rhymes for absolved

solved evolved resolved involved unsolved dissolved unresolved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “absolved” mean?

The word “absolved” means formally cleared of blame, guilt, or a wrongdoing. In plain terms, officially let off the hook — declared not guilty or freed from a duty or blame.

How do you use “absolved” in a sentence?

Here is “absolved” used in a sentence: “After the inquiry, the officer was absolved of any wrongdoing.”

What part of speech is “absolved”?

“Absolved” is an adjective.